Dr Karin Oien

Research interests

Systems Pathology of Cancer

Dr Oien’s pathology practice is in gastro-intestinal and liver disease, especially cancer. This is mirrored in her clinical research. Her translational and basic science has two main themes: the application of global profiling technologies to tissues for improved cancer classification, diagnosis, prediction of prognosis or treatment guidance; and the characterisation of biomarkers identified through candidate gene approaches. The aims are to identify and develop clinically useful cancer biomarkers, and to elucidate underlying biology. Current projects include: clinical trials of our algorithm for the prediction of primary site in metastatic adenocarcinoma of unknown origin; and the identification of novel biomarkers linked with outcome in pancreatic cancer.

Grants

Grants and Awards listed are those received whilst working with the University of Glasgow.